Neuroplasticity Secrets w/ Sienna Colonese (FMF #68)

Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #68 with Sienna Colonese. How can you transform your mindset with neuroplasticity? Perhaps this is a question that has lingered in your mind, and today is your opportunity to learn. Throughout this episode, Sienna provides practical tips like exercise, mindfulness, and creating affirmations that resonate with your energy to nurture a better mindset. Sienna Rane Colonese, founder of Through Rane, is a Magna Cum Laude graduate in Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience from Colorado State University. After overcoming personal challenges with physical and mental health, she discovered the transformative power of neuroplasticity and mindset shifts. Certified as a Professional Coach, Sienna has developed science-backed strategies to help others achieve meaningful change. At Through Rane, Sienna empowers individuals to overcome stress and anxiety by using tools that promote personal growth and peace of mind. Her mission is to make transformation accessible, helping people work with their brains to create lasting change. Timestamp: [01:35] Can you teach old dogs new tricks? [02:02] What is neuroplasticity? [03:12] How to start improving your mindset [07:48] Dealing with imposter syndrome [08:30] The essence of mindfulness [11:13] What triggered Sienna’s passion for mindset? [14:04] Support Sienna: Website: www.throughrane.com  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sienna-colonese-71a2491a8/  [14:56] Integration assignment  Key Takeaways:   •  I always say that if you have a brain that's fully functional, you can change because your brain has the beautiful ability of neuroplasticity. [01:36] • "Do elevations, not affirmations."- Sienna Colonese [04:14] • You can't slap an affirmation on someone who has something internal they need to work on and hope for the best that it's going to become true. [06:15]  • "Mindfulness is what creates that gap for you to choose to improve." — Sienna Colonese [08:56]  •  Anyone can be okay if they work on themselves internally, and you can see beauty in yourself and life around you each and every day if you change your mind. [12:19] • If we're in a tough place, we have a choice to start making changes. [13:22] • "You don't know where you are right now." — Sienna Colonese [15:55] Integration Assignment:  Step #1: Write down five of your common thoughts,  Step #2: Write another list of five thoughts you would like to have regularly.  Step #3: See if they align.If they are drastically different, that might be a sign you should engage in mindset work, mindfulness practices, or gratitude practices. Keep In Touch with Sienna Colonese: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sienna-colonese-71a2491a8/  Website: www.throughrane.com  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/throughrane/   — Follow Balbert: Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website:  https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – FMF is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com